Algebra for Secondary Teachers

Math 261

Dr. Douglas A. Lapp

Course Description

This course is designed to expose pre-service secondary mathematics teachers to mathematical content explored through a problem-based and technology enhanced approach connecting secondary mathematics curricula with undergraduate mathematics and pedagogical content. In the course, you will investigate undergraduate mathematical concepts through student-centered explorations and then reflect on these ideas as they relate to the secondary mathematics classroom. You will also spend time reading about teaching and learning research pertinent to the central concepts of algebra. The main goal of the course is to integrate mathematics content and the application of learning theory through classroom case studies and vignettes so that you will be comfortable making pedagogical decisions during your first teaching experience. This course will model pedagogical methods set forth by organizations such as the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the Mathematical Association of America as well as those required in the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM).  This course should be taken in the sophomore or early junior year of the secondary mathematics program as part of a four-course sequence.

Course Materials

Tentative Syllabus

Tentative Schedule

Review Guides

Midterm Review Guide

Documents for Field Placement

Guidelines for Fieldwork

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